THE ART OF FLIGHT

Developed by: Et Al Games

Launched on Steam: April 7th, 2025

The Art of Flight is an homage to 80s/90s arcade action shmups with a fresh twist on the genre. Pilot multiple ships at the same time to take on oncoming waves of enemies in this fast paced space shooter.

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STORY

The Art of Flight is an homage to 80’s/90’s action arcade games, with a fresh twist on the genre. Forgo traditional live-counters and instead pilot multiple ships simultaneously to take down waves of enemies. With each run being randomized and over 60 stages to play through, no two runs will feel the same. Shift your focus from ship to ship as you play out an epic space battle full of moments of sacrifice, comradery, and daring. But don’t let your guard down… When all of your ships are destroyed, it is game over!

Compete for the high score against endless waves as you rescue captured ships to grow your squadron and take on mounting challenges. Weave your squadron around enemies and lock-on missiles. Use your Solo ability to freeze time for everything but one of your ships. Each episode is procedurally generated to create dynamic challenges, which force you to pivot how you play. With each run being randomized and over 60 episodes to play through, no two runs will feel the same. You will fly through asteroid belts, glide along slip-streams, grab powerups, and use your ships in unique ways to defeat bosses. Accompanying your actions is a dynamic soundtrack that responds to your moves as you make them.

The fun does not stop with just single player… Play in multiple modes with up to 4 friends in local co-op. all of which will be playable with up to 4 friends in local co-op. If you’re feeling competitive then fire up the Sparring mode to see who’s the most ace. Push further in the game to unlock more powerups and episodes. A variety of modes are available to discover after you have finished exploring the single player content to keep the completionist in you coming back for more.

KEY FEATURES

Each run has a unique feel and the order of stages are randomized as you play… with 60+ stages to experience, continue playing to see them all!
Steam Leaderboards
Scoring mechanics that push you to play on a razor’s edge.
Continue playing to see the wide variety of powerups and boss stages you may encounter!
A dynamic soundtrack created by your actions.
Unlock modes and episodes to replay at your convenience.
Local co-op available in all modes! Local versus offered as well. Up to 4 players can join the action.
Accessibility to adjust the speed and enjoy the action at a relaxed pace.
Controller support – best played on controller!